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Tito Ortiz Regrets UFC Rivalry With Dana White
17 Sep
Summary
- Tito Ortiz regrets his past public disputes with UFC CEO Dana White.
- He attempted to apologize for past comments and actions.
- Ortiz was denied a ticket to a recent UFC event in Miami.
Tito Ortiz, a UFC Hall of Famer, has admitted to regretting his past adversarial relationship with UFC CEO Dana White. Ortiz, who competed for the UFC from 1997 to 2012, stated that he has tried to apologize for his past behavior and comments.
He acknowledged making poor decisions and attempting to use White's own negotiation tactics against him. One notable incident Ortiz regrets is wearing a T-shirt that read 'Dana is my b
' before his UFC 84 fight against Lyoto Machida in May 2008.
Ortiz, now 51, runs a restaurant in Florida and still engages in public appearances. He feels that despite helping build the UFC's brand, he and other early legends have been somewhat erased by the promotion.
He recounted being denied a ticket to UFC 327 in Miami, forcing him to purchase one for $1,000. Ortiz believes that early UFC stars deserve more recognition, similar to how former athletes in other sports are treated.
